How probate works in Sanpete County: the District Court record, what the process costs, and how to file there.
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Sanpete County · 6th Judicial District
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Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Sanpete County, probate runs through the District Court at 80 North Main, Manti. The court sits in the 6th Judicial District. The same 6th Judicial District also serves Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sevier and Wayne.
The personal representative opens the case, gives notice to heirs and creditors, files an inventory of the estate's assets, settles outstanding debts and taxes, and then distributes the remainder under the will — or under Utah intestacy law when there is no will.
Most Utah estates take 6 months to 12 months to move through this process. Creditors have 3 monthsUtah Code §§ 75-3-801, 75-3-803, 75-3-805, 75-3-806Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present a claim, counted from the first publication of the notice to creditors.
What probate costs in Sanpete County, Utah comes down to a handful of line items — the court filing fee, attorney and executor compensation, publication, and sometimes a bond — scaled by the estate's size and whether the will is contested. The case itself runs through the District Court at 80 North Main, Manti. The court is part of the 6th Judicial District.
Utah charges $375Utah Code § 78A-2-301(1)(a)Verified Oct 17, 2026View source to open probate, the same in every county. Additional filings during administration — inventory, accounting, the final petition — add to the total.
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Attorney fees in Utah are negotiated, typically 2.2%Modeled estimate under Utah Code § 75-3-718 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage): the hours the statutory fee schedules imply, at the state's surveyed hourly rateVerified Sep 8, 2026View source to 3.5%Modeled estimate under Utah Code § 75-3-718 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage): the hours the statutory fee schedules imply, at the state's surveyed hourly rateVerified Sep 8, 2026View source of estate value. Flat-fee arrangements are common for straightforward estates.
Utah allows executors 'reasonable compensation' — around 2.2%–3.8% of a $500,000 estate, judging by what the states with statutory schedules payUtah Code § 75-3-718 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source. Family members who are also beneficiaries often waive the fee — executor pay is taxable income while inheritances are not.
Probate in Utah typically runs 6 months to 12 months, and costs accrue throughout that period.
Probate cases in Sanpete County, Utah are filed at the District Court. The court sits in the 6th Judicial District.
The statewide Self-Help Center serves every Utah county by phone, email and text. Its staff attorneys answer questions about the law and court process and help with court forms; they do not give legal advice or represent anyone in court. The text line is 801-742-1898.
Utah has no statewide fill-in probate petition, so the opening petition is drafted as a legal pleading, and informal probate is availableUtah Code § 75-3-301Verified Sep 8, 2026View source.
For a full cost comparison and filing checklist, see the Sanpete County Self-Filing Assessment.
These are specific requirements for filing probate in this county. Following these guidelines will help avoid delays or rejected filings.
Filing office and courtroom are at separate addresses
The district court clerk and filing office operate at 80 N. Main, with documents emailed to 6thsanpetedocs@utcourts.gov. Jury reporting is at the Sanpete County Courthouse, 160 N Main, Manti.
SourceFiled with the opening petition at the District Court: Official death certificate, submitted with the probate paperwork (Utah Courts instruction — not a statutory requirement); The will and any codicils (where there is a will): the original held by the court, or a copy filed while the applicant keeps the original (Utah Code 75-3-301(3)(a)); Utah District Court Cover Sheet for Probate Actions (1158XX); Acceptance of Appointment as Personal Representative (1008ES) — required before Letters issue (Utah Code 75-3-601); Waiver of Notice (1003ES) and, from a person with equal or higher priority, Renunciation or Nomination (1004ES)Utah Code 75-3-301 (informal application to registrar); 75-3-401, 75-3-402 (formal testacy & appointment petition); 75-3-103, 75-3-601 (qualification & Letters)Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.
In Utah a death is registered locally, and in Sanpete County certified copies of the death certificate are issued by Central Utah Public Health Department Vital Records, Sanpete County as well as by Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics.
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Sanpete County · Central Utah Public Health Department Vital Records
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| First certified copy | $35 |
| Each additional copy ordered at the same time | $10 |
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Clearing title to real estate after a death, whether by a personal representative’s deed, an affidavit of survivorship, or a court order, happens at the County Recorder.
Deeds and other real property documents for Sanpete County are recorded with the County Recorder at 160 North Main Street, Suite 204, Manti, UT 84642. Phone: 1-435-835-2181 ext. 3. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-noon.
The County Recorder charges $45 flat, regardless of page count.
Sanpete County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Hopdox and ePN.
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| Flat fee (any length) | $45 |
| Transfer tax on a TOD deed | No transfer tax applies to TOD deeds |
Utah Code 17-71-407 (formerly 17-21-18.5)
Verified October 17, 2026 · Source
Utah allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Sanpete County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Utah are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Sanpete County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the District Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
FirmProvo, UT
Provo firm two blocks from the Provo courthouse, serving Utah County and central Utah. Handles probate and estate administration (petitions to appoint a personal representative, creditor claims, court representation), estate and trust litigation, and guardianships and conservatorships. Family-run since its founding in 1957.
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Solo PracticeProvo, UT
Provo estate planning practice of attorney Marne Pehrson, with offices in Lehi, Sandy, Salt Lake City, Park City and Heber City, serving Duchesne, Uintah and Daggett counties through virtual meetings and in-person appointments. Drafts wills and trust-based estate plans for parents and homeowners, including guardian nominations for minor children, at flat fees set at the first planning meeting.
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Solo PracticeOrem, UT
Orem solo practice with a satellite office in Spanish Fork, serving Utah, Juab, Sanpete, Salt Lake and Wasatch counties. Kenneth Prigmore handles probate for families settling a relative's estate, including less expensive alternatives where a full probate is not required, with flat-fee and hourly billing. Also prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney and trust deeds.
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FirmSt. George, UT
St. George firm with its main office downtown and offices in Mesquite, Nevada, plus by-appointment offices in Hurricane, Cedar City, Panguitch, and Richfield. Practices estate planning alongside business, real estate, and litigation work, with attorneys licensed in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, and California.
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FirmDraper, UT
Draper estate planning firm with a second office in Kaysville, working with clients throughout Utah. Handles uncontested informal probate for a $2,000 flat attorney fee plus court filing fees, preparing the paperwork to appoint a personal representative; the firm does not take contested probate, will challenges, or inheritance disputes. Also prepares flat-fee will- and trust-based estate plans.
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FirmProvo, UT
Provo firm of about 20 attorneys serving Utah Valley, with offices in Murray, St. George, and Gilbert, Arizona. Assists executors and administrators through probate, helps trustees meet their deadlines and fiduciary duties, defends trust administrators in litigation, and handles guardianships, conservatorships, Medicaid planning, and elder abuse matters.
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Data sourced from Utah statutes and official state code. Fee percentages are modeled estimates; each figure's note says how. How we research.
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Settling an estate in Utah: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 90 daysUtah Code §§ 75-3-705, 75-3-706, 75-3-707Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 3 monthsUtah Code §§ 75-3-801, 75-3-803, 75-3-805, 75-3-806Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 4 months to 6 months.
Settling a trust in Utah happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeUtah Code Title 75B, Chapter 2 (Uniform Trust Code)Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 60 daysUtah Code § 75B-2-811 (formerly § 75-7-811; renumbered eff. 5/7/2025)Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.
Utah has no statewide fill-in probate petition, so the opening petition is drafted as a legal pleading, and informal probate is availableUtah Code § 75-3-301Verified Sep 8, 2026View source.
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